PACE adopted a resolution urging Georgia to halt opposition persecution and repeal repressive laws amid concerns over democratic backsliding and political tensions.
The US Senate approved a resolution urging military withdrawal from Iran conflict zones, reflecting growing congressional concern amid ongoing peace negotiations and White House opposition.
US intelligence warns Israel may attempt to derail the US-Iran agreement, citing national security and political factors amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU's new sanctions against Russia, citing risks to its oil industry and supply chains, while supporting Ukraine's EU accession talks.
EU member states agreed to extend sanctions on Russia for one year, a shift enabled by Hungary's new leadership and reflecting strategic consolidation amid geopolitical tensions.
Armenia’s Central Election Commission recounts votes from one-third of polling stations, adjusting totals for major parties amid election disputes.
US Congress approves $70 billion funding for ICE and CBP to reinforce immigration enforcement amid leadership changes and policy controversies.
Kosovo’s Vetëvendosje party wins 43% in early parliamentary elections but must build coalitions amid ongoing political instability and EU integration efforts.
Armenia’s ruling party secures parliamentary majority, reinforcing Pashinyan’s pro-EU course amid opposition challenges and Russian economic pressures.
Kremlin spokesman refuses to relay Cannes winner Zvyagintsev's call to end the Ukraine war, underscoring the broader political suppression of dissent in Russia today.
Russia's elite warn Putin against harsh internet restrictions due to economic losses and public dissatisfaction amid rising digital controls and social strains.
Latvia's ruling coalition collapses following the Defense Minister's resignation after a drone airspace breach, prompting political instability ahead of elections.
Former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro has relocated from Hungary to the US amid Warsaw's extradition efforts, reflecting shifting political alliances and regional judicial complexities.
Poland secures a €44 billion EU loan under the SAFE program, marking a major investment to modernize its defense industry despite presidential opposition.
Oil prices surged after President Trump's threats to block Iran's oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz, raising geopolitical risks and affecting global energy markets.
US chargé d’affaires Julie Davis will leave Kyiv amid tensions with the Trump administration and shifting US support policy for Ukraine, raising concerns over diplomatic continuity.